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Wednesday, 12 September 2018

Pagan Events In & Near London Over Autumn Equinox

Here is a listing of pagan events over the Autumn Equinox and a bit beyond that. Most of the ones I list are in or near London, because that's where I live, but I also mention a few in other parts of the England. If you know of something you want listed, please email the details to me at badwitch1234@gmail.com.

Thursday 13 September; Old Ways, New Ways. Talk by Kerry Andrew at South East London Folklore Society (SELFS). Venue: The Old King's Head, Kings Head Yard, 45-49 Borough High St, London SE1 1NA. Entry: £5/£1.50 concessions. Time: 8pm. (Meetings are normally the second Thursday of each month.) https://www.facebook.com/groups/2438110887/ To guarantee a seat, email cunningfolkmusic@gmail.com

Saturday 15 September (date changed from Friday 14 September); Scared to Death in the Woods. Storytelling with London Dreamtime. Venue: Meet in a secret location in London woods (close to tube and train). Time: 8.30pm. Price: £6. Tickets must be reserved by email with vanessa@londondreamtime.com For more details visit https://londondreamtime.com/calendar/

Sunday 16 September; Dawn of the Oak. Pagan moot (normally on the third Sunday of each month). Venue: The Sir John Oldcastle, Farringdon Road/Greville Street, London EC1M 3JF. Time: 3pm-6pm. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dawnoftheoak/

Monday 17 September; Wicca Unveiled - talk at Pagan Pathfinders. Meeting suitable for all pagans in Finchley, London N3. Time: 7.30pm. (Meeting is usually on the 3rd Monday each month.) Free, but bring food and drink to share. Contact Pagan Pathfinders for more details: https://www.facebook.com/PaganPathfinders/

Tuesday 18 September; Witches of London Gathering. Venue: front bar of the Cittie of Yorke, 22 High Holborn, London WC1V 6BS. Starting 7.30pm. Meets on the third Tuesday of each month. For any questions email coacentral@witchcraft.org or visit http://www.witchfest.net/

Saturday 22 September; Autumn Equinox: Ritual and Seasonal Gathering in Queen's Wood, Highgate. Meet at the Woodmans' pub garden at 4pm. At 4.30pm everyone will walk to the woods for setup and ceremony. Cost: £5/£3. You must reserve a place in advance. Wear outdoor clothes and bring food and drink to share. Details and bookings: https://www.meetup.com/London-Woodland-Witches-Pagans-Magicians/

Sunday 23 September; Earth Festival: Wheel of the Year - Autum Equinox at Chalice Well World Peace Garden, in Glastonbury. Gather at the well head for midday meditation until 12.30pm, followed by conversation on the lower lawn. Free admission to the gardens from 10am to noon. For more details, visit the website http://www.chalicewell.org.uk/

Sunday 23 September; Anderida Gorsedd Druid group Equinox open ritual at the Long Man of Wilmington, Sussex. To take part, meet from 1.30pm to 2pm near the Long Man of Wilmington car park, for a walk up the hill at 2pm. Afterwards, those who want to to will retire to the Giants Rest pub for a social drink. https://www.facebook.com/groups/anderidagorsedd/

Sunday 23 September; Luna Iter - Journey of the moon - for Pagan and Wiccan Seekers with Luna Iter- Wiccan Seekers London NE. Pub moot followed by a ritual close to each full moon. Venue: Old Ship Inn, Hackney. Moot starts at 4.30pm, then at 6pm moving to a historic site for the ritual. Fee: £4/£5. https://www.meetup.com/Luna-Iter-WiccanSeekersLondonNE/

Sunday 23 September; Autumn Equinox Vigil at Crossbones to honour The Goose and the outcast dead of Cross Bones Graveyard and the dead and wounded of the London Bridge attacks. Bring a flower, a ribbon, a totem or memento to tie to the shrine. Gather from 6.45pm for a 7pm start in Redcross Way outside the Memorial Gates, London SE1 1TA. For more details, visit http://crossbones.org.uk/

Please not: I do not organise any of these events except my candle magic workshop. I try to make sure all details are correct, but please contact the organisers of any event you are interested in for more information before turning up.